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As we continue to gain traction in an online world, teaching, coaching and other forms of knowledge transmission are gaining in popularity. Pretty much anything you want to learn is available at your fingertips – virtually!

But for teachers, and educators who want to know what it takes to really shine while teaching with video conferencing technology in an online space, there are a few things to know. To be a fantastic virtual teacher, you need to have presence. That’s it, really! Let’s break it down a little further and explore what it means to have presence in a virtual setting.… Read more →

When it comes to free video conferencing, not all platforms are created equal. If you want the best conference calling without having to open up your wallet, consider doing a little checking around to see what works best for you!

Are you an entrepreneur? Maybe a coach or a teacher? Perhaps you’re running a prayer line at your church, planning a fundraising event or virtual field trip for your class. In whichever capacity you find yourself, having streamlined access to a toolkit of digital tools that comprises free video conferencing plus prime features like screen sharing, recording and more, you’ll see how much better your efforts pay off!… Read more →

Freelancing might seem a little daunting at first. If you’re new, you probably have a handful of questions, including: What kind of freelancing do I want to get into? Where do I start? What’s the best video conferencing for freelancers? Or, if you’re a current freelancer, may you want some insight on how to gain more clients, or put your career into perspective.

Whichever way you go, or how you want to show up professionally, here are the 5 basic types of freelancers and how you can use free video conferencing to ramp up your business, further your reach and make a lasting impression on clients!… Read more →

Our business here at iotum is technology for communication, and last Wednesday one of our favourite communicators passed away, John Warren.

John was with FreeConference since its beginning at the turn of the millennium. iotum became steward of FreeConference.com a decade ago when we acquired the brand and added some fantastic new people to our crew. He retired from iotum in 2017, so for twenty years he built up the world’s first and most-loved Free Conference Calling service. He saw it begin, grow and transform from a voice-only, telephone-based service into the video calling, screen sharing, recording and collaboration SaaS you know and love today. … Read more →

Living through a pandemic has been tough on everyone. From small town folk to big city people around the world, in some way, we’ve all been touched by a new way of life. Maybe you sought out video conferencing for a new way to work from home. Or maybe you jumped on the video chat bandwagon to stay in touch with older relatives and start a new tradition of socializing virtually.

But did you know you can build a business online too – from home? With just a few hundred dollars, a bit of video conferencing expertise and the right platform that sets you up for success, you can start making money from your computer.… Read more →